ROCKY HILL, Conn. — The Rocky Hill Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its own.
Fire Captain James Lamarre has died in the line of duty after battling work-related cancer for several months.
He served the department for 27 years in many roles, which included being an apparatus mechanic.
Lamarre was also a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a chaplain for the Benimo-Beck VFW Post 2138 in Rocky Hill.
Fire officials will soon announce final arrangement details.
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